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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.35, 989.19 and 197.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.35, 989.19 and 197.11 is: 295.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.35 : 989.19 = 197.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.35/989.19 = 197.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.35x = 989.19 × 197.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.35x = 194,976.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,976.77/659.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.71

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